UP, TN 10th, 12th board exam dates 2027 out; Maharashtra, MP, Karnataka schedules also announced

The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, and the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) have announced the Class 10th, 11th, and 12th public examination timetables for the 2027 academic year. These announcements, made on October 14, 2026, for Tamil Nadu and October 12, 2026, for Uttar Pradesh, provide students with their examination schedules for the upcoming academic year.

School Education Minister Rajmohan announced the Tamil Nadu timetables, affecting approximately 15 lakh students expected to appear for the public examinations. Several other state boards, including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka, have also released their schedules for the 2027 board examinations, with Bihar board dates expected to be available on their official websites.

Tamil Nadu Board Exam Schedule 2027

The Tamil Nadu Class 10 public exams for 2027 are scheduled to commence on March 17 and conclude on April 12. Practical examinations for Class 10 will be conducted earlier, from February 19 to February 26, 2027. For Class 12, theory exams are set from March 3 to March 29, 2027, with practicals taking place from February 8 to February 18, 2027. Class 11 arrear exams will be held from March 5 to April 1, 2027.

All Tamil Nadu SSLC exams in 2027 will follow a standard timing, starting at 10:00 AM and concluding at 1:15 PM. This includes a 10-minute reading time for the question paper from 10:00 AM to 10:10 AM, followed by 5 minutes for answer sheet verification from 10:10 AM to 10:15 AM. The actual writing time for exams is from 10:15 AM to 1:15 PM. Students are required to arrive at the exam center at least 30 minutes before the exam begins and must carry their admit card.

Other State Board Examination Dates

Beyond Tamil Nadu, several other state education boards have also released their examination schedules for Class 10 and 12 for the 2027 academic year. The Uttar Pradesh Board Class 10 and Class 12 examinations are scheduled from February 5 to February 24, 2027. These exams will be conducted in two shifts: from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM and from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.

In Maharashtra, the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams are slated for February 8 to March 16, 2027, while the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams will run from February 15 to March 11, 2027. The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has scheduled Class 10 and 12 theory papers from February 24, 2027, to March 18, 2027, with Class 12 theory papers specifically from February 17, 2027, to March 19, 2027. Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 is scheduled from March 22 to April 5, 2027, with Exam 2 from May 24 to May 31. Students are advised to check the official websites of their respective education boards for detailed timetables and further instructions.

Preparation and Important Instructions for Students

With the release of the examination timetables, students are encouraged to begin their preparation, particularly for practical exams which are scheduled in February, ahead of the theory papers. Completing records and lab work early is recommended. Hall tickets for Tamil Nadu exams are expected around February 2027, and students should download them through their schools or the DGE portal, verifying their name, subjects, and exam center details.

For UP Board exams, students should refer to the official timetable for the shift applicable to each paper. All students must check the official website of their respective education board for the latest announcements and to download their board examination date sheets. It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam center for all examinations.

Further reading

• UP, TN, Maharashtra, MP, Karnataka board exam dates 2027 out; CBSE, AP schedules awaited
• HP Board 10th, 12th datesheet 2027 expected in November
• UP, TN 10th, 12th exam dates 2027 out; CBSE Class 10 date sheet expected
• Maharashtra SSC 10th mid-term question paper 2026-27 PDF download expected in October
• NIOS 10th, 12th: Download October 2026 theory hall tickets soon

Written by Nishit Kumar

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